The Bride in Black

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The Bride in Black
Written by Claire Labine
Story byClaire Labine
Jack Laird
Directed by James Goldstone
Starring Susan Lucci
David Soul
Reginald VelJohnson
Theme music composer Joseph Conlan
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producer Brooke Kennedy
Cinematography Ronald Víctor García
EditorSusan B. Browdy
Running time120 minutes [1]
Production companiesEcho Films Services
Panavision, Ltd.
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseOctober 21, 1990 (1990-10-21)

The Bride in Black is a 1990 American television film directed by James Goldstone and starring Susan Lucci, David Soul and Reginald VelJohnson. [1] The ABC Sunday Night Movie aired 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. on October 21, 1990. [2]

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Plot

Rose D'Amore falls for Owen Malloy; they quickly marry, and Owen is gunned down on steps of the church as the newlyweds leave the church. Rose travels around to learn more about her ex-husband, whose real name is Johnny McGuire and was a boxer/sculptor. [3] Owen was an art forger, creating Greek art. [4]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Pittsburgh. [1]

Reception

Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly graded the film a D. [7]

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References

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  2. ABC Studio Press Release Movie Picture. ABC Photography Department. 77 West 66 Street, New York, New York. 10023
  3. The San Francisco Examiner PAGE 32 San Francisco, California, Saturday, October 21, 1995
  4. The Signal PAGE 4 Santa Clarita, California, Saturday, March 19, 1994
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